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This section establishes standards for the location of manufactured homes as set forth in the Use Chart, Section 17.70.030.

(1) Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots. Any manufactured home placed on an individual lot outside of an MHP shall

(a) be a new manufactured home pursuant to the definition contained in RCW 35.63.160(2), as it now exists or may hereafter be amended;

(b) be set upon and securely attached to a permanent foundation, as specified by the manufacturer, with the space from the bottom of the home to the ground enclosed by concrete or a concrete product approved by the Building Official, which can be either load bearing or decorative;

(c) be thermally equivalent to or better than that required by the State Energy Code for new residential structures, as said Code exists now or may hereafter be amended;

(d) be comprised of at least two fully enclosed parallel sections each of not less than twelve (12) feet wide by thirty-six (36) feet long;

(e) have a composition or word, shake or shingle, coated and painted metal, or similar roof of not less than a nominal 3:12 pitch;

(f) have exterior siding similar in appearance to siding materials commonly used on conventional site-built residences, as determined by the Building Official;

(g) be sited in conformance with all applicable development standards for the zoning district in which the home is located, including all manufactured home accessory structures and attendant improvements.

(2) Mobile Homes Prohibited Outside MHPs. Mobile homes are prohibited on any property outside of an MHP.

(3) Manufactured and Mobile Homes in New MHPs.

(a) Any manufactured home placed in a new or expanded MHP shall be installed to meet the requirements as set forth in WAC 296-150M, as it now exists or may hereafter be amended.

(b) Mobile homes are prohibited from being placed in a new or expanded MHP.

(4) Manufactured or Mobile Homes in Existing MHPs. Any manufactured or mobile home which is to be placed in an MHP existing at the time this Title becomes effective shall be installed to meet the requirements as set forth in 17.105.030(3)(a).

(5) Manufactured Homes in Other Locations.

(a) Manufactured homes permitted as accessory living quarters for security personnel or caretakers shall be installed in a way that meets the requirements as set forth in 17.105.030(3)(a).

(b) Manufactured homes permitted on construction sites or for emergency use, as permitted by 17.35.040, shall be installed in a way that meets the requirements as set forth in 17.105.030(3)(a) or a lesser standard appropriate for the duration of use that is approved by the Building Official.

(6) Running Gear Removal. The hitch, wheels, and all other running gear shall be removed or totally screened from view on all new or relocated manufactured or mobile homes, except those permitted for construction or emergency use.

(7) Steps. Steps and/or landings shall be provided at all entrances to any new or relocated manufactured or mobile home in accordance with applicable construction codes. (Ord. 05-12 §4, 2005; Ord. 87-9 §1, 1987).